Easy Fiesta Beans

Description:

An easy, tasty way to jazz up canned refried and pinto beans for the perfect side to accompany any Tex-Mex meal. Opt for fat-free refried beans and no-salt-added pinto beans to keep this dish as healthy as possible.

Ingredients:

1 16-ounce can nonfat refried beans, preferably spicy

1 15-ounce can no-salt-added pinto beans, rinsed

1/2 cup prepared salsa

2/3 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, divided

4 scallions, sliced

Preparation:

1

Position rack in upper third of oven; preheat broiler.

2

Combine refried beans, pinto beans, salsa and 1/3 cup cheese in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring, until the mixture is hot and the cheese is melted, 6 to 8 minutes. Spoon the bean mixture into a 2-quart baking dish and sprinkle with the remaining 1/3 cup cheese and scallions. Broil until the cheese is lightly browned, about 2 minutes.